Chapter 4 Functions and Operations of the Devices
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SMZ1270 Zooming Body, SMZ1270i Zooming Body
The SMZ1270 Zooming Body is for parallel-optics stereo
microscopes. Attach it to various types of focus mounts or stands
with focus knobs.
ttach an objective to the objective mount. Up to two objectives
can be attached if a nosepiece is attached.
For information on usable objectives, see “4 Objectives.”
Use a P-RN2 Nosepiece with the SMZ1270 Zooming Body, and a
P-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece with the SMZ1270i Zooming Body
with a built-in magnification detection function.
The information on the P-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece status and
the magnification is sent to the SMZ1270i via a nosepiece cable,
and output to a DS-L3/DS-L4 camera control unit or a PC
(NIS-Elements) via a USB.
ttach a tube to the tube mount round dovetail. Microscope
system functions can be expanded by assembling a device such
as a coaxial epi illuminator or an epi fluorescence attachment
between the zooming body and the tube.
SMZ1270 Zooming Body
SMZ1270i Zooming Body
SMZ1270i Zooming Body connectors
Zoom in or out images using the zoom knobs on the right and left
sides of the zooming body.
Turning the knob backward: Magnification increase
Turning the knob forward: Magnification decrease
Turning the knob causes the magnification to continuously
change in the range from 0.63x to 8x (zoom ratio: 12.7:1).
Magnification values are marked on the zoom knobs.
The zoom knob click stops operate at the 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x and 6x
positions. It is also possible to deactivate the click stop function.
Zooming in/out
Zooming body
Zoom knob
Zooming body
Zoom
knob
USB cable
Zoom magnification
increases
Zoom magnification
decreases
USB
connector
Nosepiece cable
connector